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Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Bury, Lancashire BL8 1JJ, England

Salary

£120 per day

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The position of Learning Support Assistant in Bury requires a passion for working with children with autism or SEMH needs.
  • Candidates should have some experience working with children and young people who display challenging behavior, with de-escalation training being advantageous.
  • The role involves providing 1:1 support for children with complex needs and is offered at a minimum pay rate of £120 per day.
  • This is a temporary to permanent contract starting on June 1, 2025, with ongoing duration.
  • Prospective applicants must pass safeguarding and vetting checks to be considered for the role.

Learning Support Assistant - Bury

Do you have a passion for working with children with autism or SEMH (social, emotional, mental health needs)?

Are you looking for work in the Bury region?

Are you a strong personality with positive behaviour management?

We are currently looking for a Learning Support Assistant to deliver person centred support to individuals who present high levels of complex needs and challenging behaviours associated with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and mental health problems. You will be working with children and young people who need 1:1 support for multiple reasons, such as:

Children in Looked After CareAnxietyExclusionSpeech and language difficultiesPhysical and mental health issues, disabilities and learning difficulties

  • Minimum Pay Rate: £120/day
  • Contract Type: Temp-Perm
  • Start Date: 06/1/2025
  • Duration: On-going
  • Type of Work: Supporting learning of pupils with additional needs.

The successful candidate will have:

Some experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviourExperience of de-escalation training would be advantageousThe school would also consider candidates from youth work backgrounds, or similar roles

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.